There are many myths and much disinformation circulating online, including those related to the pandemic. Fox News host Tucker Carlson made headlines on Monday for his anti-mask stance that included false claims. To explain how and why similar falsehoods spread, Amna Nawaz is joined by Graham Brookie, the director of the Digital Forensic Research Lab at the Atlantic Council.
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